UAPB Golden Lions vs Kansas State Wildcats NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/1/24
Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Golden Lions versus the Wildcats? Tip off is at at 2:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Bramlage Coliseum in Manhattan, KS. The odds for this non-conference game currently have Kansas State as the -34.5 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 155.5 points.
UAPB GOLDEN LIONS VS KANSAS STATE WILDCATS BETTING PICK
The Pick: UAPB Golden Lions +34.5
This game will be played at Bramlage Coliseum at 2:00 ET on Sunday, December 1st.
WHY BET THE UAPB GOLDEN LIONS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 79-68 in favor of the Wildcats.
- Even though we have Kansas State winning straight-up, we like UAPB at +34.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 155.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.
Will the Golden Lions Defense Show Up in Manhattan?
UAPB’s latest game saw them fall 83-71 on the road against Pacific on Wednesday, November 27th. Despite being +17.5 point underdogs, the Golden Lions managed to keep the game closer than expected, covering the spread. The total points for the game were 154, just under the O/U line of 157.
UAPB led 41-40 at halftime but struggled in the second half, scoring only 30 points while allowing 43. Their inability to maintain their first-half momentum was a key factor in the loss.
In their last game, the Golden Lions shot 49.1% from the field, with an effective field goal percentage of 56.6%. They hit 36.4% from beyond the arc, connecting on 8 of 22 attempts, and went 18 for 31 on two-point shots, good for 58.1%.
Elijah Fisher led the way with 28 points, shooting 73.3% from the floor. Lamar Washington added 19 points and 7 assists, while Elias Ralph contributed 18 points and 13 rebounds, also dishing out 7 assists.
UAPB’s defense gave up 83 points, with the opposing team shooting 46% from the field. They allowed 61% shooting on two-pointers, with the other team hitting 24 of 39 attempts.
From beyond the arc, UAPB held the other team to 24% shooting, as they made just 6 of 25 threes. The opposing team also went 17/25 from the free-throw line, and UAPB gave up 17 offensive rebounds.
Can the Kansas State Offense Score Enough at Home?
Kansas State Wildcats Recent Game/Games
Kansas State improved to 4-1 on the season with an 80-64 win over Longwood on Monday. The Wildcats, who were -10.5 favorites, covered the spread at home. The total points for the game were 144, just over the O/U line of 143.
Leading 44-36 at halftime, Kansas State’s defense stepped up in the 2nd half, holding Longwood to 28 points while scoring 36 of their own.
Kansas State’s offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 80 points on 56.5% shooting from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 66.1%, thanks in large part to their 54.5% shooting from beyond the arc, hitting 12 of 22 attempts.
Coleman Hawkins led the way with 19 points and 10 rebounds, connecting on 5 of 7 threes for a 71.4% shooting percentage from deep. Brendan Hausen added 16 points, hitting 3 of 4 from three-point range, while Dug McDaniel contributed 11 points and 6 assists.
Despite Kansas State’s defensive struggles, they managed to hold their opponent to 64 points. The Wildcats allowed a 56% shooting performance, with 35 made field goals on 62 attempts.
From beyond the arc, Kansas State’s defense gave up 12 threes on 22 attempts, a 54% shooting rate. They sent their opponent to the free-throw line 5 times, where they hit 3 free throws.